India to China: Montelukast Export Trade Route

The India to China Montelukast corridor is one of India's established pharmaceutical export routes, with 28 shipments documented worth a combined $2.1M USD. The route is dominated by SANDOZ PRIVATE LIMITED, which alone accounts for roughly 80% of all export value, reflecting the consolidated nature of India's montelukast manufacturing sector.

Across 3 active suppliers, the average shipment value stands at $73.4K USD — a figure that reflects both bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical companies and smaller specialty shipments. Sea freight dominates at 79% of all shipments, consistent with montelukast's non-urgent bulk-order profile.

Shipment activity peaks during October–December, with an average transit time of 33 days port-to-port. The route has recorded an annual growth rate of 33.8%, placing it at rank #19 among India's top montelukast export destinations globally.

On the import side, key buyers of Indian montelukast in China include SANDOZ(CHINA), Sandoz(China)Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd , SANDOZ(CHINA)PHARMACEUTICAL CO.,LTD and 7 others. SANDOZ(CHINA) is the single largest importer with 6 shipments valued at $485.2K USD.

India's montelukast exports to China are driven primarily by a handful of large-scale manufacturers. SANDOZ PRIVATE LIMITED with 21 shipments leads the pack, a pattern common in generic pharmaceutical corridors where manufacturing scale creates significant cost advantages. The presence of 3 active exporters signals a competitive but concentrated market — buyers in China benefit from supplier diversity while the top tier handles the majority of volume.

The top 3 suppliers — SANDOZ PRIVATE LIMITED, SANDOZ PRIVATE LIMITED , GRECIAN PRIVATE LIMITED — together account for 100% of total trade value on this route. The average shipment value of $73.4K USD reflects primarily bulk commercial orders from large pharmaceutical distributors.

Beyond the primary product category, shipments on this route include closely related formulations such as material no. - 44087978 - montelukast sod 10mg 30fct bo cn and material no 44087978 montelukast sod 10mg 30fct bo cn, suggesting that buyers in China tend to consolidate orders across related product lines from the same Indian supplier.

On the buying side, SANDOZ(CHINA) is the largest importer with 6 shipments worth $485.2K USD — representing 24% of all montelukast imports from India on this route. A total of 10 buyers are active on this corridor.